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Contract Engineer

Hybrid in Getxo·Added yesterday (last checked 15 Oct)

SENER

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Getxo
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a person with training and knowledge in contract management and project management, without the need for extensive professional experience, but with analytical capacity, organization, judgment, and the desire to develop in Contract Management.

University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Between 1-3 years of professional experience.

Ability to interpret contractual clauses and identify obligations, risks, and deadlines.

At a competency level, you must possess:

  • Analytical skills and attention to detail.

  • Very good organization and follow-up of pending matters.

  • Ability to work with complex documentation.

  • Clear and professional communication.

  • Proactivity and ability to learn.

  • Project orientation and compliance with deadlines.

  • Judgment to identify a possible contractual risk and escalate it, even if you do not yet have the autonomy to resolve it.

  • Ability to coordinate within multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to have

We value complementary training in Project Management, Contract Management, or engineering/construction project management.

Other languages (English/ Portuguese/ other), desirable but not limiting.

We value previous experience or knowledge in engineering, infrastructure, construction, transport, energy, or similar sectors.

Other valued aspects:

Knowledge of the Contract Lifecycle (CLM).

Knowledge of Project Management: scope, schedule, costs, risks, changes, and stakeholders.

Advanced use of Excel and Microsoft 365/ AI tools is a plus.

Proficiency in document management tools (ACC/ Aconex/ or similar)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

By joining Sener, you will find:

A team composed of professionals with varied experiences in engineering, which will allow you to develop an interesting and enriching vision within a first-class engineering firm—that is, with innovative projects and high technological complexity of an international nature.

In this regard, you will collaborate in a highly professional team with valuable expertise in the duties to be performed, where the close relationships and multidisciplinary nature of the projects facilitate the exchange of ideas, proactivity, and autonomy to work within complex project teams.

We are a company of a marked international character, without forgetting our roots as a family business; where you can develop your career in an open, close professional environment that bets on new technologies, digitalization, and promotes the self-growth of its professionals.

What do we offer?

  • Professional development within a leading international group.

  • Flexible working hours and remote work policies.

  • Access to a flexible compensation plan.

  • The opportunity to enjoy a physical and emotional well-being program.

  • Our commitment to providing job stability and long-term projects.

  • Through our tools and a wide range of training opportunities, you will be able to advance in your professional development.

  • You will work in a collaborative environment, where the close relationship within different disciplines facilitates the exchange of ideas, proactivity, and autonomy to operate within complex project teams.

The role

At Sener, we continue to grow and we want to incorporate new talent into our team; we are looking for a Contract Engineer to join the team at Grupo Sener. The selected person will be located in our Las Arenas (Bilbao) offices.

Their main mission will be to provide support to the Contract Management area in the contractual monitoring of projects, helping to maintain control of obligations, communications, milestones, changes, risks, and contractual documentation, as well as coordinating the necessary information with the project teams.

They will be a key person in the standardization, harmonization, and continuous improvement of our project control processes, acting as a technical and methodological reference for the business units.

What you'll do

  • Support the review, analysis, and monitoring of contracts from clients, partners, and subcontractors.

  • Identify and monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones, deadlines, and requirements.

  • Keep contractual records and trackers updated: communications, changes, variations, claims, risks, guarantees, insurance, etc.

  • Provide support in Change Management processes, including identification and monitoring of changes and collection of evidence.

  • Support the preparation and review of contractual communications, notifications, letters, and correspondence.

  • Collaborate in the identification and monitoring of contractual risks and opportunities for the project.

  • Support the Contract Manager/Contract Management Coordinator in the preparation of meetings, reports, dashboards, and monitoring reports.

  • Support the organization and maintenance of the contractual file and documentary traceability.

Training required:

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. Screening

  3. Introductory call

  4. Interviews

  5. Job offer

  6. Onboarding

About SENER

SENER is a global engineering and technology group headquartered in Getxo (Bilbao), Spain, with a strong presence in the aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The company provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, as well as specialized consulting, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees worldwide. SENER is known for its work on complex projects, including space systems, offshore wind energy, and large-scale data centers.

In Spain, SENER has a major engineering hub with offices in Bilbao, Madrid, and Barcelona, employing a significant number of engineers. The company is a key player in the Spanish engineering landscape and actively recruits international talent, offering roles in English and Spanish. For international professionals, SENER provides an opportunity to work on high-profile projects in Spain, such as data centers, aerospace, and energy infrastructure, with a collaborative and technically demanding work culture.

Industry
Engineering
Founded
1965
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Getxo, Spain
In Spain
Getxo, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • SENER is a Spanish company, so international hires will need a work visa, which the company typically sponsors.
  • The company's working language is Spanish, but English is widely used in engineering and technical teams, especially on international projects.
  • SENER offers opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile projects like the Spanish high-speed rail network and offshore wind farms.
  • The engineering culture is project-based and rigorous, with a strong focus on technical excellence and safety.
  • International hires may find the relocation process to Spain straightforward, with the company providing support for visas and onboarding.

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Additional information

  • We promote equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion for all people, and we are certified as a Family-Responsible Entity (efr).

Why work with Us? At Sener, we offer you the opportunity to develop and use your technical skills in a leading international Engineering firm and enjoy multiple professional experiences. Do you want to get to know us? https://www.group.sener/es

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